Join Missio Seminary in Celebrating 50 Years |
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Confirmation from God
A Note from President Frank James
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Sometimes the Lord does something remarkable to confirm our decisions. The move to the city was not just a change of address but an enhanced opportunity to the live out the Gospel. Missio lovingly and readily embraced one of those opportunities when we were called upon by a Chinese Church to help facilitate conversations with African American pastors to deal with existing racial tensions. That call led to two subsequent meetings to explore how African American and American Asian churches can build stronger bonds. What was so profound was that the Chinese Church asked the seminary to come alongside them to assist with a difficult community issue. This is part of our missional calling as a seminary—to follow Jesus into the world. |
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You Are Cordially Invited to...
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Congratulations Class of 2021 |
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Live-stream our Commencement ceremony as we celebrate the graduating class of 2021 on June 5th at 11:00am.
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Hear from Dr. R. Todd Mangum and local business leaders as they discuss how to build upon our faith to move forward from crises, including COVID-19. The panel consists of local business leaders who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including Edward Brubaker, CEO of Living Branches and Sarah Bergin, Executive Director of Care & Share Thrift Shoppes. Hear how they weathered the storm and what they have planned for what’s next. This event will be held online via Zoom.
Friday, June 11 from 7:30am to 9:00am EST
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The Korean community is an integral part of Missio Seminary’s history and future, and we praise God for their vital involvement in our 50th anniversary celebration. In this webinar spoken in Korean, Sr. Pastor of the First Generation Church, Rev. Eung Do Lee, highlights the importance of missional churches becoming engaged in the local community.
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Rev. Dr. Michael Heath, Director of Admissions and Pastor of First AME Church Sharon Hill, reminds us that self-care must be a necessary part of our lives in order to truly be effective in our vocation. Self-care looks different for different people, but it is important for all. Take a few minutes to start your self-care today!
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We are pleased to announce the launch of our Diploma Program September 2, 2021. This is a non-degree program oriented to those without a college degree, particularly those seeking to establish academic equivalency criteria for potential admission to our Master’s degree programs.
Visionary Rev. Dr. Phil Ginyard helped establish this program and served as its first Director. As a young man, he matriculated in a Philadelphia diploma program that ultimately led him to earn a Master of Divinity degree from Missio Seminary in 2011 and a Doctor of Ministry degree in 2016.
Rev. Dr. Chad Hinson (DMin, 2020) is the current director of the Diploma program. His leadership skill and pastoral care expertise, coupled with his passion for providing paths forward for gifted people denied opportunity, make him a godsend for this position.
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Virtual Lunch and Learn:
Cultural Responsiveness
with Desiree Guyton, MDiv, MA, LPC
June 1, 11:00am-1:00pm
Registration is free (limit 30 attendees)
Missio Seminary and Cornerstone Counseling Ministries invite you to bring your lunch for this important and beneficial session where counseling professionals will be challenged to assess their cultural beliefs, values, and biases while examining their own cultural identity. Participants will explore and engage in basic multicultural theories and principles in small group interaction, enhancing their cultural ethical competency.
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Janice DeShields is a Child Advocate Social Worker for The Defenders Association of Philadelphia. She's been a member of their team for eight years, but her work in the social services field spans more than 20 years. Janice has a heart and passion for people and knew that she was being called to provide wise counsel to those who cannot afford it. She learned of Missio’s Graduate School of Counseling from an alum, applied and was accepted.
Janice was all set to begin her studies at Missio Seminary in the fall of 2019, but in September, she was faced with a most profound struggle. Her son experienced paralysis from the waist down after being shot in the neck. As any loving parent would, Janice stepped in and became his full-time caregiver. Yet, she could still hear God’s voice that she would become a professional counselor and help people heal with the message of Christ.
When God released Janice to continue in her program, she knew that He equipped her with what she needed to effectively manage everything that came her way. When asked how she is able to do it all, Janice replies, “I have to stay at the feet of the Father for the journey, and thank God daily for using me.” Janice is slated to graduate in 2023, and is an example of being a faithful servant while following Jesus into the world.
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We Want to Recognize You
Missio is dedicated to working with and supporting our Alumni Network as you continue to follow Jesus Into the World. Contact us and let us know what you and your ministry are doing!
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Connecting Alums
Have you joined the private Missio Student and Alumni Facebook page? Join today to stay in touch with the growing Missio community and encourage others with testimony, prayer and how the Lord is moving in your life.
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From Our Missio Community |
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Join our very own, Dr. Mangum, as he shares God's Word at First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Holly, where Alum and Missio Ambassador Paul Zazzo (MDiv '02) serves as pastor.
The service will be held via livestream and on the outdoor campus at 125 Garden St., Mt. Holly, NJ 08060 on Sunday, May 23 at 10:00am.
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The latest book from Professor JR Briggs
Even before the tumult of 2020, our country was experiencing a bevy of change, division, and uncertainty, both inside and outside the Church. Here’s the good news: in the shadow of our collective woundedness, we have an opportunity to partner with God in the healing process.
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Missio staff Wendy Walters, Nicole Showell, and volunteer Chelsea Showell, connected with Missio Alum Rob Whitmire (MDiv '12) and Jeremiah Link (MDiv '19) (left image). And Wendy congratulates cornament guest (center) and Gabriel Wang-Herrara (MDiv '12, right) on an awesome event during the 1st Annual Cornament fundraiser at Calvary Church in Souderton. |
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Learn more about this upcoming worship service:
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Missio Seminary
421 N. 7th St., Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-368-5000
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We are a Christian seminary located in Philadelphia, PA. Our focus on missional theology and missional training will help prepare you for ministry no matter where you serve. |
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